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Purchase and Maintenance of Echosens FibroScan Machine

NORTHERN LINCOLNSHIRE AND GOOLE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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12 Mar 2025 at 16:44

Award

12 Mar 2025 at 16:35

Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust has completed the procurement stage for the purchase and maintenance of an Echosens FibroScan machine, focusing on medical imaging equipment within the healthcare sector. The capital purchase is supported by NHS England funding and includes maintenance until the end of the machine's seven-year expected lifespan. Key dates include the award notice dated 12 March 2025, a standstill period ending on 24 March 2025, and the contract period running from 28 March 2025 to 27 March 2032. The procurement process was executed via direct award due to the specialist nature of the equipment and Echosens being the sole manufacturer of such technology. The machine will be located in the UKE1 region of the United Kingdom, specifically Grimsby.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities for suppliers specialising in medical equipment, particularly those capable of providing high-quality echo, ultrasound, and Doppler imaging devices along with repair and maintenance services. Echosens UK Limited, identified as a small to medium enterprise (SME), has been selected as the supplier for this contract, showcasing their suitability for delivering specialist technology. The procurement method highlights opportunities for businesses offering unique and specialised medical technologies, encouraging innovation and expertise in niche healthcare solutions. Businesses in related sectors can explore similar procurement opportunities to expand their market presence and leverage government funding for sustainable growth.

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Notice Title

Purchase and Maintenance of Echosens FibroScan Machine

Notice Description

Capital Purchase of an Echosens FibroScan machine with funding provided by NHS England and POS Maintenance until the end of the 7 year expected life of the machine. Probes are expected to last the life of the machine so the cost of a replacement is not included in this notification. This notice marks the start of the mandatory standstill period.

Procurement Information

The equipment is of a specialist nature and Echosens are the only manufacturer of such technology.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ec61
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009079-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

33112000 - Echo, ultrasound and doppler imaging equipment

50421000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£124,240 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
28 Mar 2025 - 27 Mar 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHERN LINCOLNSHIRE AND GOOLE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
hyp-tr.cs.supplies@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GRIMSBY
Postcode
DN33 2BA
Post Town
Doncaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE13 North and North East Lincolnshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
North East Lincolnshire
Electoral Ward
Park
Westminster Constituency
Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ECHOSENS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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